The National Association of Counties (NACo) will
hold a webinar on Friday, October 19, at 10:30 am
PT to discuss the recent House and Senate-passed opioid
legislative package. During the webinar, participants will
discuss how this legislation could support local efforts to
combat addiction in our communities and to preview next steps for
opioid legislation in Congress and the administration. To
register for the webinar,
click here.
Following months of deliberation, the U.S. House of
Representatives and U.S. Senate reached agreement on a
comprehensive opioid legislative package, the SUPPORT
for Patients and Communities Act (H.R.
6). Congress’ approval of the sweeping opioid bill comes two
weeks after the House and Senate began conference committee
negotiations to iron out differences between the two chambers’
separate opioid bills. The Senate’s approval of the final
legislative agreement on October 3 follows the House’s approval
of the same package on September 28. The bill now moves to the
president for his signature. To help county officials understand
this legislation, NACo has created a
legislative analysis of the two bills, outlining major
provisions that could impact counties if enacted.
